Opinion

John Lee

Lesley May

Lucy Harington Major changes to the tenancy laws in Scotland will give more security to tenants, but also produce hazards for landlords, write Lucy Harington and Louise McAlister.

Cat MacLean Cat MacLean writes about barriers to justice and other difficulties in litigating against banks.

Kerry Norval Kerry Norval writes about the recent controversy surrounding a woman who was sent home from work because of her footwear and asks whether existing provisions already give employees a right of redress.

Liina Tulk

Greig Rowand With further consolidation on the horizon, Greig Rowand provides tips for law firms on how to ensure a smooth merger.

Cameron Shaw A recent decision by Sheriff Peter Braid in Edinburgh, in the case of Summary Application under the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 by J, Solicitor in respect of the Adult F, will give practitioners food for thought when applying to have themselves appointed as financial guar

Ray Gribben Ray Gribben examines the government's proposals for tackling money laundering in the wake of the Panama Papers.

Brian Inkster Brian Inkster discusses the implications of Holyrood's new make-up for crofting law, asking whether it is time crofting had a dedicated voice in the Parliament.

Lindsay Darroch Lindsay Darroch explains his reservations about the ADS.

Simon Allison As Game of Thrones Simon returns to our screens this weekend Simon Allison reflects on how Jon Snow could have avoided being stabbed repeatedly by his friends.

Anthony Fincham

Marisa Cullen Court proceedings can be speedy but jurisdictional issues can be awkward, writes Marisa Cullen.